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Old Ferry Vessel for Shipbreaking from Japan

A roll-on/roll-off ferryboat past its operational life, destined for scrapping at a coastal yard. Classified under HTS 8908.00.00.00 for vessels and floating structures imported explicitly for breaking up. Propulsion systems remain but are non-functional.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Provide last voyage logs proving non-commercial status; comply with SOLAS deletion requirements; inspect for vehicle deck hazardous residues

Old Ferry Vessel for Shipbreaking from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8908.00.00.00